Work-Life-School Balance Is High Wire Act For Low-Income Youth
For working class families, young people are often the default safety net.
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Life Lessons Come Full Cycle
I’ve been working for my grandpa this summer fixing washers and dryers, lifting heavy machines, and breaking my back doing it.
When Independence Means Asking For Help
Sayre Quevedo has always valued his autonomy, but after moving out on his own, independence hasn’t come to him quite as naturally as he expected.
Live Chat: Possible Solutions to Youth Unemployment
Teen employment in the U.S. is near historic lows, yet companies report jobs going unfilled because they can’t find qualified workers. So how do we solve the problem?
Feeling Stuck Without A G.E.D.
I didn’t even know the meaning of the word flunk, I showed up at a 5th grade class and they told me I was still in the 4th grade.
For Teens, Is Any Job A Good Job?
Eight bucks an hour plus tips. Drake Elliot says it’s not so bad to be a pizza delivery driver. Especially…
Achieving My Goals One Step At A Time
A lot of my friends say, “Jobs are more important than fighting ” yet they are unemployed and always fighting. They say, “I want to go to college ” but are quick to cut class and drop out. It seems like some of my friends have their priorities mixed up.
Employment Laws Help Those With Criminal Records, But Still Not Enough
On Thursday, WNYC provided a glimpse into the life of a young woman living in New York City who, despite the state’s laws regulating how companies are able to use background checks to screen job applicants, can’t find work because of her criminal record.
Getting Healthy For The New Year
As I approach the third flight of stairs at my high school, I have to pause just to catch my breath. It’s embarrassing. That’s why I’m making my resolution to exercise in the New Year.